Philosophy 168 Descartes Fall, 2008 Lecture: 290 Hickey Gym ...
Philosophy 168 Descartes Fall, 2008 Lecture: 290 Hickey Gym ...
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<strong>Philosophy</strong> <strong>168</strong><br />
<strong>Descartes</strong><br />
<strong>Fall</strong>, <strong>2008</strong><br />
<strong>Lecture</strong>: <strong>290</strong> <strong>Hickey</strong> <strong>Gym</strong>, MTWF 11:00-11:50 Office: 2298 Social Science and Humanities<br />
Instructor: Dr. G. J. Mattey Phone: 752-0609<br />
E-mail: gjmattey@ucdavis.edu Office Hours: Monday 2-4, Tuesday 10-11<br />
Text: The Philosophical Writings of <strong>Descartes</strong>, Vols. I and II<br />
Web Site: http://philosophy.ucdavis.edu/mattey/phi<strong>168</strong>/index.html<br />
Topic: An intensive study of the philosophical and scientific works of <strong>Descartes</strong>, with the focus on the<br />
Meditations on First <strong>Philosophy</strong>. The major topics will be <strong>Descartes</strong>’s metaphysical, epistemological,<br />
and scientific doctrines and arguments.<br />
Schedule<br />
September 26. Introductory Remarks<br />
September 29-30. Rules for the Direction of the Native Intellect<br />
October 1. The World, Treatise on Man<br />
October 3-6. Discourse on Method<br />
October 7. Optics<br />
October 8. Meditations: Dedicatory Letter, Preface, Synopsis<br />
October 10-14. First Meditation<br />
October 15-20. Second Meditation<br />
October 21-27. Third Meditation<br />
October 28-November 3. Fourth Meditation<br />
November 4-10. Fifth Meditation<br />
November 11. NO CLASS<br />
November 12-17. Sixth Meditation<br />
November 18. The Search after the Truth, Letter to Father Dinet<br />
November 19-21. Principles of <strong>Philosophy</strong>: Part I<br />
November 24-5. Principles of <strong>Philosophy</strong>: Part II<br />
November 26. Principles of <strong>Philosophy</strong>: Part III<br />
November 28. NO CLASS<br />
December 1. Principles of <strong>Philosophy</strong>: Part IV<br />
December 2. Comments on a Certain Broadsheet<br />
December 3-5. Passions of the Soul<br />
December 8, 3:30-5:30. FINAL EXAMINATION
GRADING POLICY<br />
Grades will be based on the following considerations: Final examination, two five-page papers (30%<br />
each). The final will be in-class with short-answer questions. Papers will involve textual analysis on<br />
assigned topics. Examinations must be taken, and papers turned in, at the scheduled time, unless prior<br />
authorization for another time is given. Unauthorized late papers will be penalized one quantum of a<br />
letter grade (e.g., from A- to B+) each two working days after the time due has passed. The final and<br />
all of the three papers must be completed in order for the course to be passed.<br />
CELL PHONE POLICY<br />
During class, cell phones must be turned off and not be used for any communication, including textmessages,<br />
checking to see who has called you, etc. If you have special circumstances which require the<br />
use of a cell phone during any class or series of classes, you must obtain permission from the<br />
instructor.
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